Health(ier) macaroni 'n cheese

Ingredients for 8 servings

2 cups uncooked whole-wheat elbow macaroni
1 Tbsp butter or margarine
1 onion, finely chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
1 small red bell pepper, finely sliced
1 small green pepper, finely sliced
1-1/2 cups low-fat milk
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 cup shredded reduced-fat, sharp or extra-sharp cheddar cheese
1/2 cup fat-free sour cream
Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
1/2 tsp paprika

Directions

1. In large saucepan, cook macaroni according to package directions. Drain and return to pan, set aside.

2. In large skillet, heat butter or margarine over medium heat; saute onion and garlic until onion is translucent. Add bell peppers and saute 2 more minutes, stirring constantly. Add to macaroni.

3. In small bowl, combine milk, Parmesan, cheddar and sour cream. Add to macaroni and cook 10 minutes over low or medium heat, stirring constantly, until cheese is completely melted and macaroni is piping hot.

4. Add salt and pepper to taste. Sprinkly with paprika to garnish.

5. Nutrition Information: 198 calories, 6g fat, 27g carbs, 11g protein, 3g fiber

main courses, macaroni May 11, 2011 22:13